Archive for September, 2015
35 Doctors Attend BHCS “Docs For Dinner”
More than 35 local doctors packed Cafe Lido last Thursday [Sept 24] night to the BHCS and Brown-Darrell “Docs for Dinner.” “Guests, who included a large contingent from the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, were treated to informative talks by Dr. Andrea McKee of Lahey and Dr. Edward Schultz, Chief of Emergency Services at KEMH,”... Read more of this article
Minister: Kimathi Placed On Bermuda Stop List
The comments by Ayo Kimathi about homosexuality and interracial partnerships are “entirely offensive and propagate hatred,” and he has been added to the Bermuda stop list effective immediately, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said today. A report from the Southern Poverty Law Center calls Mr Kimathi a “gay-bashing, revenge-seeking... Read more of this article
“Amy” To Screen Again At Weekend Film Series
The highest-grossing British documentary in United Kingdom box office history is to screen in Bermuda for a third time. Amy, the documentary about six-time Grammy winner Amy Winehouse, is to screen on Sunday October 4 at 3 p.m. at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Two prior screenings have completely sold out. Tickets are on sale now at... Read more of this article
Bermuda Swimmers Get BOA Elite Promotions
Bermudian swimmer Julian Fletcher has been promoted in the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] elite athlete program, while Jesse Washington has joined the elite athlete program. National Swim Coach Ben Smith said, “As we start our 2015/ 2016 season we are excited to be able to announce that Julian Fletcher has been promoted from level B to level... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 28 2015
Today [Sept 28] saw 9,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $15,960.00 BD. All 9,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.1% at $1.77 per share. The BSX finished the day at 1,216.71, down 0.72% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 68 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday September 29
Tuesday, September 29 is expected to see scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then windy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 7.11am... Read more of this article
Right To Know Day, 62 PATI Requests Logged
The Premier and National Security Minister, Michael Dunkley today expressed his pleasure in Bermuda’s Right to Know Day, organized by the Office of the Information Commissioner, and also said that 28 public authorities directly under the control of the Government have logged a total of 62 requests into the internal tracking system. September 28th,... Read more of this article
MWI Sewage Plant Installation Is Now Complete
The Bermuda Hospitals Board today [28 Sept] announced that a new sewage treatment plant at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute is now operational. Installation of the plant was completed last Monday and sewage waste is now being processed. BHB said, “The plant is now in the testing / commissioning stage and it is expected to go into full operation... Read more of this article
HSBC: Tips For Saving On Your Banking Fees
[Advice column by HSBC Bermuda] How can I save on the bank fees that I pay? It really depends on what type of banking you are doing. But, typically it is cheaper to bank via Internet Banking instead of in a branch when doing specific financial transactions [such as requesting bank cheques or making money transfers]. Here are a few examples of where... Read more of this article
Calin Maybury Trial Begins In Supreme Court
The trial of 20-year-old Calin Maybury began in the Supreme Court, with Mr. Maybury accused of causing the death of Melvin Smith as well as causing grevious bodily harm to his wife, Dawn Santucci–Smith, by careless driving on Kindley Field Road in St. George’s during Cup Match last year. According to the prosecution, Mr. Maybury fell asleep... Read more of this article
Premier & ACBDA Visit Whitney Middle School
Earlier today [Sept 28] Premier Michael Dunkley joined team representatives from the America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA] and the America’s Cup Event Authority [ACEA] for a presentation to students at the Whitney Institute Middle School. Premier Dunkley joined two time America’s Cup Winning skipper for Oracle Team USA, James Spithill in a special... Read more of this article
Man Pleads Guilty To Multiple Theft Offences
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 28], a 42-year-old man pleaded guilty to entering dwellings as a trespasser and stealing a number of items including fish, lobster, television, iPad, a cell phone and multiple items of jewelry. Anthony Richardson, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to the offences which occurred at different residences... Read more of this article
